Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen communities as they face 21st century challenges with an emphasis on maintaining and safeguarding the traditions of indigenous cultures. We partner with and fund individuals and groups striving to build thriving communities while preserving the wisdom and customs of their heritage. Through an equal partnership we work on educational, agricultural, health and spiritual programs.

Who We Are

GRACE Cares, Inc. was created by Kenneth Giancola, Zoe Kopp, and Thom Namaya in the summer of 2002. It is guided and run by a Board of Directors consisting of 6 members. GRACE Cares is a Vermont-based 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization. GRACE Cares uses income generated through donations, fundraisers, and grants to fund small projects run either by our group or other non-profits that fall within our mission statement.